Superintendent Update
March 21, 2025
Cliff's Notes
Dear Bedford Public Schools Community,
I am pleased to announce three highly qualified candidates for the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning position, who will be visiting the district next week, with a community forum and opportunities to provide feedback as outlined here. Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Marianne Vines is also engaging in an entry plan process in her new role. These leaders will help propel the district forward as we pursue to goals in our strategic plan. This week, our orchestra and band students also shared their musical talents in our unique vertical concerts that are part of what make's Bedford's performing arts program so special. Please enjoy the final snippet of Funky Town performed by our combined bands yesterday evening below! 🎺🎵
Best,
Cliff Chuang (he/him) 莊 宏 毅
Superintendent, Bedford Public Schools
Assistant Superintendent - Teaching & Learning Finalists Information & Schedule
Tristal Watson
Monday, March 24th
Kelly Williamson
Tuesday, March 25th
Jennifer Turner
Thursday, March 27th
We are happy to share the names of the three candidates announced at last night's school committee meeting as the finalists for the open Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning. Our finalists are:
- Dr. Jennifer Turner, Assistant Superintendent, Melrose Public Schools,
Dr. Tristal Watson, Superintendent Fellow with the Philadelphia Public Schools
Dr. Kelly Williamson, Assistant Superintendent, Southbridge Public School
Information about each candidate and the remainder of the process can be found at: Bedford Public Schools District Leadership Openings Page | Bedford Public Schools.
Upcoming Events
- March: Woman's History Month
- March 24: Bedford Town Meeting
- March 29-30: Eid al-Fitr
- March 31: 6th Grade Advanced Math Proposed Changes Information Session - 7:00 pm
- March 31: Transgender Day of Visibility
- April: Month of the Military Child, Autism Awareness Month, School Library Month
- April 2: Paraprofessionals Day
- April 3-5: JGMS Musical: Little Mermaid Jr.
- April 4: School Librarian Appreciation Day
- April 7-11: National Assistant Principals Week
- April 12-20: Passover
- April 18: Good Friday
- April 20: Easter Sunday
- April 22: Earth Day & School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- April 23: Administrative Professionals Day
- April 25: Arbor Day
At the school committee meeting on March 18th the committee is voted unanimously not to participate in the School Choice program for 2025-2026. During this meeting, Superintendent Chuang announced the three finliasts for the open position of the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning:
- Dr. Jennifer Turner, Assistant Superintendent, Melrose Public Schools,
- Dr. Tristal Watson, Superintendent Fellow with the Philadelphia Public Schools
- Dr. Kelly Williamson, Assistant Superintendent, Southbridge Public Schools
The finalists will participate in a site visit on March 24, March 25, and March 27 that will conclude with a hybrid community forum.To learn more about our finalists and to review the timeline for the finalist process, please visit our Bedford Public Schools District Leadership Openings Page.
The full agenda, schedule, and supporting materials can always be found at School Committee - Meeting Schedule & Supporting Documents.
Bedford Public Schools welcomes Dr. Marianne Vines as the new Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. Marianne brings over 17 years of leadership experience and has served the Bedford community since 2012. Her Entry Plan outlines the steps she will take in her first three months to listen, learn, and lead in support of inclusive, student-centered services. View her Entry Plan summary here.
School & Program Newsletter Links
In an effort to support communication, below are the links to the most recent newsletters from each school and assorted school departments:
- Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary School - Scribbles - March 17, 2025
- Lt. Job Lane Elementary School - Lane Notes - Week of March 17, 2025
- Bedford High School - The Bedford Buccaneer - March 17, 2025
- METCO Newsletter - March 2025 - Week 3/17
- Assistant Superintendent's Update - February 2025
- John Glenn Journal - Winter 2025